Parker's Promise

Symptoms of harmful bacterial illness can be any of the following: diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever, headache, malaise, and fatigue. Exposure to farm animals (goats, cows, chickens, etc), public body of water like a lake, creek, pond, or pool, or eating grilled meat or lettuce, all increase your chance of having enteric pathogenic illness. Please seek medical attention – pediatrician, urgent care, or emergency department.

We take action to support those who are suffering. Thanks to your generous donations, we’re able to provide valuable resources to children and families who are hospitalized and recovering. The care packages, which include stuffed animals, blankets, toys, crafts, and books, bring smiles to these kids’ faces and provide a source of comfort during a difficult time. Our care packages are age-appropriate, and each item is carefully selected for the child. Depending on resources, we are sometimes able to provide sibling care packages. On our team, we also have physical therapist Kenneth Swantek, DPT, and occupational therapist Lisa Gelfand, OTR/L, who have assisted us in putting together appropriate rehab care packages for our children requiring further rehab services after extensive hospitalization and or complications like stroke and seizure.

We all know it takes a collection of voices to really be heard and make a positive impact. We need your help! You can sign up to become an advocate, ambassador, or sponsor. You can host a toy donation box. You can donate. You can contact Congress members. You can pass out flyers to your local churches, schools, farms, and agritourism businesses. Have an idea on how to help? Reach out to us!